[Mgs] setting valves after head machining / 1500 MGA

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If the valves are not adjustable with the adjusters all the way in, then  
they either have serious valve seat recession, or too long stems.  One  
doesn't like to remove material from the stellited tips as you can get into  
softer material in the stem that will wear.  Sounds like the head may need  new 
seats or new valves or both.
 
I suppose you could shim the pedestals, but I hate to do that to cure a  
problem. like that.
 
Bill
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 7/13/2009 8:03:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
thgun at comporium.net writes:

I have  talked to a few people about this and I am still not clear as to 
how to go  about fixing my problem. I purchased a redone head. Now a few of 
the valves  are too tight to adjust. Can I use shims all the way across to 
raise the  rocker assembly? If so where can I get them? Any other  tips.